NEXT GENERATION
ELITE YOUTH GOALKEEPER PLATFORM
THE ACADEMY IS TGK's ONLY INVITE ONLY TRAINING PROGRAM
NEXT GEN ACADEMY
Our Next Generation Academy is built for youth goalkeepers performing well beyond the typical level for their age—both in competitive games and training environments. Like our Senior Academy, this program is tailored for young keepers who’ve already demonstrated impressive technical ability, raw instincts, and a strong mentality for the position. As with the Senior Academy, entry into this program is by invitation only.
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In Next Gen, we focus on refining and building upon the technical strengths that earned each keeper their spot. Sessions are designed to challenge and develop their skill set even further, while also placing a stronger emphasis on tactical awareness and decision-making. The goal is to help these young athletes grow into confident, well-rounded goalkeepers who are prepared for higher levels of training and competition—now and in the future.
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As with the Senior Academy, Next Gen is a staff invitation only program for 11-14yo goalkeepers. We have currently have goalkeepers involved in these platforms; MLS Next, ECNL, Girls Academy, other Regional and National leagues, and higher ODP platforms.
Michigan training locations; Grand Rapids & Metro Detroit
2026 ACADEMY STAFF
Addy
Club Premier
Braxton
ECNL-RL
Breelynn
Club Premier & State ODP
Cameron
ECNL-RL & State ODP
Colton
ECNL-RL
Connor
MLS Next
Emma
Girls Academy
Gracie
ECNL-RL
Gustavo
ECNL-RL
Hailey
Club Premier
Harper
Girls Academy II
Hudson
MLS Next II
Izzy
ECNL & U.S. Talent ID
Joe
MLS Next II
Jonah
ECNL-RL
Jonathan
MLS Next II
Kembree
Girls Academy II
Kenzie
Girls Academy II & State ODP
Laine
National League
Max
Club Premier
Nick
MLS Next & U.S. Talent ID
Rhyan
Girls Academy
Rilynn
Girls Academy
Ross
ECNL-RL
Sebastian
MLS Next
Vinnie
ECNL-RL & State ODP
The Pathway
The Next Gen and Senior Academy programs were built to provide our most advanced goalkeepers with a platform to train alongside others who share the same skill level, mindset, and long-term goals. Goalkeepers are typically invited from our Weekly Clinics or Camps, having consistently demonstrated advanced technical ability, strong decision-making, and a commitment to development that stands out. While our Clinics remain the foundation of Tiger Goalkeeping—where every goalkeeper begins building their base—the Academy platforms serve as the next step for those preparing for or already competing at higher levels.
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The Next Gen Academy acts as the bridge into our Senior Academy, designed to prepare goalkeepers ages 12–14 for that transition. At age 14, our staff evaluates whether each goalkeeper is ready to advance or would benefit from another year of growth in the Next Gen environment. This pathway ensures that every goalkeeper progresses with purpose, confidence, and readiness for the next level of their journey.
